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New Endicott Ice Arena to be Named for Boston Hockey Legend Ray Bourque

BEVERLY, Mass., July 29, 2014 – Endicott
College, the Endicott Athletics and Recreation Department, and
Celebrity Marketing, Inc. is proud to announce that the
College’s new ice hockey arena will be named for hockey
legend and North Shore community activist Ray Bourque. The
Raymond J. Bourque Ice Arena will house the NCAA
Division III men’s and women’s Gulls ice hockey
programs as well as serve as home to Beverly Youth Hockey, Beverly
High School Hockey, and other local sports activities.

A resident of the North Shore of Boston for over 30 years,
Bourque has exemplified determination, leadership, and consistency;
his dedication to the game he loves, his family, friends, fans,
charities, and New England has made him a figurehead of community
improvement and an inspiration to many.

“When we began speaking with Ray about the naming of the
arena in his honor, our thought was that we wanted to inspire our
youth, our students, and our community to emulate the qualities
that he has as an athlete and as a man,” said President Dr.
Richard E. Wylie. “In true Bourque fashion, he was most
appreciative about being honored but far more interested about what
impact this would have on the kids and the community.”

Bourque is a 22-year veteran of the National Hockey League
(NHL), which includes 21 seasons with the Boston Bruins. He was
captain of the team for 15 years and, during that time, became the
league’s all-time leader for goals, assists, and points by a
defenseman. In his retirement years, Ray has used his standing as
one of Boston’s most beloved and historic sports figures to
give back to the community through several local charities. He is
on the Board of Directors of Celebrities for
Charity, an organization dedicated to helping celebrities
fulfill their philanthropic aspirations and increasing the access
charities have those popular figures.

“This arena will affect the lives of many individuals,
starting with the youth of the North Shore of Boston, which is the
primary motivating factor for me to not only accept the honor of
having the arena named after me but to actively assist in the
construction fundraising, the funding of youth scholarships, and
the educating of our youth with regards to the value of teamwork,
leadership, dedication, passion, and a strong sense of
community,” said Bourque.

The Raymond J. Bourque Ice Arena will not only give
Endicott’s men’s and women’s NCAA Division III
ice hockey programs a state-of-the-art facility in which to
practice and compete, it will also create opportunities for
athletes in the North Shore community, starting with the members of
Beverly Youth Hockey and Beverly High School Hockey.

“We are thrilled that this partnership will give Beverly
Youth Hockey, Beverly High School Hockey, and other sporting
activities a local home to build everlasting friendships,
relationships, and memories,” said Wylie. “Both Ray and
Endicott have also committed to do everything possible not to leave
anyone behind due to financial strains -- we will be awarding
annual need-based scholarships to the local youth that would
otherwise not be able to afford participation in youth hockey
programs or hockey camps.”

Artist rendering
of the Raymond J. Bourque Arena

On July 29, integral members of the conception, design, and
development process for the Raymond J. Bourque Ice Arena, including
Ray himself, came together for a special ground-breaking ceremony
at the arena’s construction site. Expected to open prior to
the start of the 2015-16 academic year, this new arena is just the
latest in a succession of new buildings and construction projects
dedicated to elevate the experience of every Endicott student and
promote opportunities for our community, faculty, and staff.

"Since 2008 we've worked hand-in-hand with President Wylie and
the College's Board of Trustees on capital improvements to the
Endicott campus,” states Lee Dellicker, president of Windover
Construction, the company which is constructing the facility.
“The arena project is another example of their commitment to
not only their students, but to the surrounding community. We are
honored to be able to help bring the college's vision to
fruition.”

In addition to providing home ice for a variety of
organizations, the arena will benefit educational programs in the
community through fundraising and development initiatives in areas
such as sports education, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering
and Math), and philanthropy. These programs will teach tenants of
teamwork, leadership and volunteerism to both Endicott College
students and North Shore youth as part of an ongoing dedication to
the improvement of the community at large.

Based on the enthusiasm and praise for the development of the
Raymond J. Bourque Ice Arena on Endicott’s Beverly campus, it
is obvious that this facility will promote continued commitment and
excellence for Endicott’s athletics programs and create a
North Shore landmark that will embrace its surrounding
communities.

“Certainly without the opportunity to play hockey I would
not have the life I’ve created for myself or my
family,” said Bourque. “I hope to help make the same
difference in the lives of many North Shore and Endicott College
kids. You don’t need to love the game of hockey to understand
the value of what this arena will do for this community. It will
change lives forever.”

About Endicott College

Located in Beverly, Massachusetts on 235 acres of oceanfront
property, Endicott College offers doctorate, master’s and
bachelor degree programs in the professional and liberal
arts. Founded in 1939, Endicott provides an education built
upon a combination of theory and practice, which is tested through
internships and work experience. Studying at the Beverly
campus, regionally, and internationally are approximately 2,400
undergraduate and more than 2,600 adult and graduate students. For
more information, visitwww.endicott.edu.

About Celebrity Marketing Inc.

Celebrity Marketing Inc. (CMI) is a premier
sports and entertainment marketing firm established by former
Bruins Goaltender Cleon Daskalakis. With over 20 years of
experience, CMI has represented the interests of both entertainers
and hall of fame athletes, as well as the interests of numerous
regionally, nationally, and internationally recognized corporations
and their brands. In addition to this, CMI’s charitable arm,
the Celebrities for Charity Foundation (CFC), which was cofounded
by Mr. Daskalakis and hockey legend Ray Bourque in 1997, boasts
hundreds celebrity relationships that include Hollywood mega stars
and nationally and internationally recognized sports legends. The
Foundation, primarily through its proprietary online raffle
program, has supported thousands of charities and has donated over
$15 million to celebrity based foundations.

About Windover Construction

Windover creates state of the art commercial and
institutional spaces, sophisticated luxury homes, and urban
multi-family communities, all executed with a passion for attention
to detail. The winner of numerous industry awards, the firm’s
skilled team of professionals possesses a deep understanding of the
construction process and collaborates with clients to provide an
exceptional experience from inception of their project to
completion. The firm is headquartered in Manchester, Massachusetts,
and works with clients throughout New England.